Why classic bear market signals are quietly reappearing in 2026

The bull market is still running strong, but cracks may be forming… In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Interactive Brokers Chief Strategist Steve Sosnick joins host Jared Blikre and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma to discuss rising volatility, underappreciated market headwinds, and why a bear market scenario for 2026 isn’t out of the cards just yet. Sosnick breaks down Fed rate expectations, election-year risks, and inflation pressures, while offering a clear explainer on how options markets price volatility. Twice a week, Stocks In Translation cuts through the market mayhem, noisy numbers and hyperbole to give you the information you need to make the right trade for your portfolio. You can find more episodes here. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at [e-mail] Yahoo Finance's Stocks in Translation is hosted by Jared Blikre and produced by Lauren Pokedoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices